Vintage Cane Rocker
Victorian Style Walnut with Cane Seat and Back Rocker
Located in Germantown, MD
A recently refinished Victorian style walnut with cane seat and back rocking chair.
Measures 18.5
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Late 20th Century American Victorian Vintage Cane Rocker
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Iconic Thonet Style Bentwood Rocking Chair Natural Cane Rattan Seat Back Rocker
By Thonet
Located in Dayton, OH
Thonet style attributed rocking chair. Circa mid century. Made from hardwood in classic bentwood styling with rattan back and seat.
Dimensions:
40" x 40.5" x 20.5", seat 18" to 13"
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Vintage Cane Rocker
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
H 40.5 in W 20.5 in D 40 in
“Sternum” Rocker Designed by David Ebner
By David Ebner
Located in Norwood, NJ
The “Sternum” rocker from David Ebner’s “Wishbone” series. Oak and cane. The entire form uses bent
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Cane Rocker
Materials
Wood, Oak, Cane
Mid-Century Ebonized Rocker or Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Southampton, NJ
Blending classic Adirondack construction with striking Japanese lines this rocker is the center of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cane Rocker
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
H 38 in W 21.5 in D 29 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Ladder Back Hip Rail Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts mission oak ladder back hip rail rocking chair. Cane seat, ladder back
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vintage Cane Rocker
Materials
Cane, Oak
H 33 in W 18.5 in D 23 in
Mid Century Modern Bentwood Rocking Chair with Caning
By Thonet
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage rocker in the style of Thonet features unique bentwood frame with caned seat and seat
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cane Rocker
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Pair of Bentwood Rocking Chairs with Cane Seat and Back
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
This model is inspired by the Thonet no. 10 rocker from circa 1880.
It´s made in Spain, circa 1940
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Vintage Cane Rocker
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Luigi Crassevig Italian Bentwood Rocking Chair with Woven Cane Seat, 1970s
By Luigi Crassevig
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fantastic 1970s Italian bentwood and woven cane rocking chair by Luigi Crassevig.
Visually
Category
1970s Italian Bohemian Vintage Cane Rocker
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
H 41 in W 21 in D 39.25 in
Midcentury Scrolled Chrome and Cane Rocking Chair in the Manner of Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An awesome chrome scrolled rocker, giving a Classic a fresh modern look. It features a sturdy
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cane Rocker
Materials
Chrome
H 38.5 in W 19.5 in D 41 in
His and Her 1960s Rattan Swivel Chair Pair Weightless Rock & 360 Swivel
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
His & Hers AUTHENTIC midcentury Vintage Rattan Rocker Swivel Chair Pair
Sink into these
Category
1960s Pacific Islands Bohemian Vintage Cane Rocker
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Beech Bentwood Rocking Chair Attributed to Thonet
By Michael Thonet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant sculpted bentwood Thonet rocker from Czechoslovakia c1960. Hand caned seat and
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cane Rocker
Materials
Cane, Beech
H 40 in W 19.75 in D 42 in
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Located in Arlington Heights, IL
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1970s American British Colonial Vintage Cane Rocker
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Edward Wormly Rocker for DUNBAR
By Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
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20th Century American Vintage Cane Rocker
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Vintage Midcentury Thonet Style Rocking Chair, 1970s
Located in Bucharest, RO
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cane Rocker
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Early Rocking Chair by David Ebner, 1976
By David N. Ebner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very early and original rocker from one of the great designer/craftsmen of the late 20th century.
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1970s American Vintage Cane Rocker
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Petite Scandinavian Child's Rocking Horse
Located in Asheville, NC
A super cute cane and rattan rocking horse, Sweden, 1960's. Rocker is sturdy and the caning is
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Chaise Lounge by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hadley, MA
ash, brass, cane, upholstery
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cane Rocker
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Vintage Thonet Bentwood and Rattan Cane Rocker Rocking Chair by Cerda
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Thonet Bentwood and Rattan Cane Rocker rocking chair by Cerda. Item features rattan wrapped
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cane Rocker
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Paul Tuttle 1972 "Nonna" rocker in leather, Strassle Switzerland
By Paul Tuttle
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1960s Danish Vintage Cane Rocker
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Monumental Old Hickory High Back Rocker with Open Cane Weave
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, sturdy and durable. This rocker shows bark with a puritan finish and an open cane weave. The piece is
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1940s American Vintage Cane Rocker
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By Michael Thonet
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cane Rocker
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Located in Houston, TX
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cane Rocker
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Italian Made Cane Back Rocker by Otto Gerdau - New Light Beige Tweed Upholstery
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cane Rocker
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Iconic Thonet Style Bentwood Rocking Chair Natural Cane Rattan Seat Back Rocker
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Located in Dayton, OH
Thonet style attributed rocking chair. Circa mid century. Made from hardwood in classic bentwood styling with rattan back and seat.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cane Rocker
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Lawrence Peabody Rocker
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cane Rocker
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Steven Rieman Handcrafted Low Rocker, 1976
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cane Rocker
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Steven Rieman Handcrafted Low Rocker, 1976
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cane Rocker
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By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Solid walnut with cane design.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cane Rocker
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Located in Philadelphia, PA
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By Conant Ball
Located in Topeka, KS
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cane Rocker
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Located in Big Flats, NY
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Italian Rocker in the manner of Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Hudson, NY
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Cane Rocker
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By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
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Late 20th Century American Vienna Secession Vintage Cane Rocker
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Swedish Children's Rocking Horse Chair Rocker
Located in Miami, FL
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cane Rocker
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Vintage Danish Hans Wegner J-16 Rocker
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Jose, CA
solid beechwood frame that displays vintage patina and woven paper cord caning is intact.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cane Rocker
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Italian Brass and Cane Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Attractive Thonet inspired rocker with brass frame and cane seat combine traditional and modern
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Vintage Industrial Steel & Brass Petite Ladies Rocking Chair Nursery Rocker
By Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Lafayette, IN
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Scrolled Chrome and Cane Rocking Chair in the Manner of Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An awesome chrome scrolled rocker, giving a classic a fresh modern look. It features a sturdy
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cane Rocker
Caned Tubular Steel Rocker
Located in Southampton, NY
Simply fantastic caned MR style tubular steel rocking chaise!
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1970s Vintage Cane Rocker
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Cane
California Studio Rocker
Located in Cathedral City, CA
A custom hand crafted rocking chair. Unusually stylish and comfortable
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1970s Vintage Cane Rocker
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California Studio Rocker
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Mid-Century American Rocker
By George Nakashima
Located in Kingston, NY
Walnut and cane Mid-Century rocking chair.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cane Rocker
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By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
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Mid-20th Century Thonet-Style Rocking Chair and Ottoman
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Vintage Cane Rocker For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic vintage cane rocker available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of cane, natural fiber and wood, every vintage cane rocker was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage cane rocker, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right vintage cane rocker, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Arts and Crafts and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Thonet, David Ebner and Fredrik A. Kayser each produced at least one beautiful vintage cane rocker that is worth considering.
How Much is a Vintage Cane Rocker?
Prices for a vintage cane rocker can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $320 and can go as high as $10,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,450.
Finding the Right rocking-chairs for You
The phrase “rocking chair” didn’t find its way into the dictionary until the mid-18th century. While most of the sitting furniture that we use in our homes originated in either England or France, the iconic rocking chair is a quintessentially American piece of furniture.
A Philadelphia cabinetmaker’s bill for a proto-rocking chair issued in 1742, which identified the seat as a “Nurse Chair with rockers,” is the earliest surviving evidence of this design’s humble beginnings. The nurse chair was a low side chair intended for nursing women, so giving it a soothing rocking motion made sense. Rocking chairs, which saw a curved slat affixed to the chairs’ feet so that they could be literally rocked, quickly gained popularity across the United States, garnering a reputation as a seat that everyone could love. They offered casual comfort without the expensive fabrics and upholstery that put armchairs out of many families’ budgets.
Rocking chairs are unique in that they don’t just offer a place to rest — they offer an opportunity to reminisce. The presence of one of these classic pieces stirs up our penchant for nostalgia and has the power to transform a space. They easily introduce a simple country feel to the city or bring the peaceful rhythm of a porch swing into a sheltered sunroom. Although craftsmen took to painting and stenciling varieties of the chairs that emerged in New England during the 19th century, the most traditional rocking chairs are generally unadorned seats constructed with time-tested materials like wood and metal. As such, a minimalist vintage rocking chair can be ushered into any corner of your home without significantly disrupting your existing decor scheme or the room’s color palette.
In the decades since the first rocker, top designers have made the piece their own. Viennese chair maker Michael Thonet produced a series of rockers in the middle of the 19th century in which the different curved steam-bent wood parts were integrated into fluid, sinuous wholes. Mid-century modernists Charles and Ray Eames added wooden rockers to their famous plastic shell armchair, while Danish designer Frank Reenskaug opted for teak and polished beech, introducing pops of color with small cushions (a precursor to the bold works that would follow in the 1970s and 1980s).
No matter your personal style, let 1stDibs pair you with your perfect seat. Deck out your porch, patio or parlor — browse the vintage, new and antique rocking chairs in our vast collection today.
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